The best things to do in Warren

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Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.

3900 Wildlife Way (Cleveland)

Animal exhibits, a simulated rainforest, an interactive kids section, a gift shop & restaurants.

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Fin Fest is on through August 11, so Greater Cleveland Aquarium is an easy win this week... wander the walk-through experience, check out…

2000 Sycamore St (Cleveland)

Fin Fest is on through August 11, so Greater Cleveland Aquarium is an easy win this week... wander the walk-through experience, check out the mock research vessel, and get face time with stingrays and other locals of the deep without leaving town.

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Grab a blanket and let Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre handle your evening with always-a-double-feature across three screens,…

1895 Elm Rd NE

Grab a blanket and let Elm Road Triple Drive-In Theatre handle your evening with always-a-double-feature across three screens, FM-through-the-car audio, and that classic concession fare you forgot you crave. Family-owned for 76 years, it’s the kind of nostalgic hangout that still feels like summer in Trumbull County.

From the Warren newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Whether you want to chase birdies on championship courses, try the indoor simulators, lounge by the pool, or clean up in the spa then…

1 American Way

Whether you want to chase birdies on championship courses, try the indoor simulators, lounge by the pool, or clean up in the spa then linger over dinner and a glass of wine this week, Avalon Lakes Golf Course & Country Club turns a random Tuesday into a mini-vacation right here in Warren.

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Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is our go-to for big summer nights, from touring artists to community celebrations, all set in green…

201 S Phelps St (Youngstown)

Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is our go-to for big summer nights, from touring artists to community celebrations, all set in green space overlooking the Youngstown skyline. Check the calendar this week and let the music do the heavy lifting.

From the Youngstown newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Playhouse Square

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Playhouse Square is Cleveland’s home for the big stuff, from touring Broadway hits and opera to stand-up, dance and those jaw-dropper set…

1501 Euclid Ave #200 (Cleveland)

Playhouse Square is Cleveland’s home for the big stuff, from touring Broadway hits and opera to stand-up, dance and those jaw-dropper set pieces you can feel in your seat. The Lion King is roaring right now through August 16, so snag a night and treat your inner theater kid.

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Museum of Illusions

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Family-friendly place featuring optical illusions, holograms and interactive exhibits, plus gift shop.

186 Euclid Ave (Cleveland)

Family-friendly place featuring optical illusions, holograms and interactive exhibits, plus gift shop.

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Challenging and well-maintained golf course with reasonable prices.

3903 OH-82 (Newton Falls)

Challenging and well-maintained golf course with reasonable prices.

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Golf course known for its small greens, front-nine openness, and back-nine challenges.

9794 E Market St

Golf course known for its small greens, front-nine openness, and back-nine challenges.

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Creekside Mini Golf

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Family-friendly destination with 18 holes of miniature golf, plus ice cream.

1300 N State St (Girard)

Family-friendly destination with 18 holes of miniature golf, plus ice cream.

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Capitol Theatre

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A mix of studio & indie films fill the calendar at this refurbished 1921 venue serving beer & wine.

1390 W 65th St (Cleveland)

A mix of studio & indie films fill the calendar at this refurbished 1921 venue serving beer & wine.

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Live-action adventure games featuring multiple rooms and puzzles to solve in a time limit.

2515 Jay Ave #B3 (Cleveland)

Live-action adventure games featuring multiple rooms and puzzles to solve in a time limit.

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Straightforward course featuring par-3 and par-4 holes, plus a par-5, all set against a forest backdrop.

18599 Old Lorain Rd (Cleveland)

Straightforward course featuring par-3 and par-4 holes, plus a par-5, all set against a forest backdrop.

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Golfing facility featuring a challenging 9-hole course, and a friendly staff.

635 Champion Ave E

Golfing facility featuring a challenging 9-hole course, and a friendly staff.

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Country club featuring a golf course, banquet facilities, bar, and other amenities.

710 E Liberty St (Girard)

Country club featuring a golf course, banquet facilities, bar, and other amenities.

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Established movie theater with art deco decor featuring newly released, independent & foreign films.

13116 Shaker Square (Cleveland)

Established movie theater with art deco decor featuring newly released, independent & foreign films.

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Country club featuring a golf course, a fitness center, pools, tennis courts, and a restaurant.

600 Golf Dr NE

Country club featuring a golf course, a fitness center, pools, tennis courts, and a restaurant.

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Robins Theatre

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Theater restored to its original form, circa 1923, showcasing live performances and movies.

160 E Market St

Theater restored to its original form, circa 1923, showcasing live performances and movies.

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Golf club with a classic design that also hosts many weddings.

1402 Country Club Dr (Youngstown)

Golf club with a classic design that also hosts many weddings.

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Family-owned vintage drive-in theater with 2 screens showcasing contemporary films.

1825 N Leavitt Rd NW

Family-owned vintage drive-in theater with 2 screens showcasing contemporary films.

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